Fresh Start Family Show

• How to Ignite Childlike Joy in the Middle of Grown up Overwhelm with Rachel Macy Stafford

  On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with one of her absolute favorite inspirational authors, Rachel Macy Stafford.  Rachel is the bestselling author of multiple books, including Only Love Today and Hands Free Mama and is the founder of Hands Free Revolution, a website and community that supports and encourages parents to slow down and live life to the fullest by being present and full of love and compassion for themselves and those around them.  In a busy world where we often put our needs way on the back burner, Rachel and Wendy look at 3 beautiful ways to pour back into ourselves so we can stay OUT of overwhelm & bring our best selves to our parenting & relationships.  For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/⁠283⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover how to build a strong, compassionate, FIRM & effective discipline toolkit that works with kids of ALL ages! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/discipline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 7 Ways to Make a Difference in a Hurting World

  As the world continues to face hardship and chaos amidst a crisis of mass shootings, Wendy and Terry come together with a unifying and empowering message on how individual action can make major community, national, and even global change.  In a time of such great violence and fear, there is a need – now more than ever – to stand up, speak boldly and guide our children with examples of love and courage.  For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to ⁠⁠⁠www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/⁠282.⁠⁠⁠ Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover how to build a strong, compassionate, FIRM & effective discipline toolkit that works with kids of ALL ages! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/discipline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Having Long-Term Influence Through Faith and Harnessing Hope with Carlos Whittaker

  It’s time to show up and speak out, families! In today’s episode we are learning just how to do that from an expert in speaking truth, love and hope into the world, the inspirational Carlos Whittaker.  In a world where opinions and hot topics flood the internet, it’s easy to want to hide away from it all and not speak on anything.  Carlos powerfully reminds us we are called to speak up for what we believe in and to do it in a loving manner.  He calls us to lean into the discomfort and continue to educate ourselves, so that we can speak up on issues that are too important to stay silent on  … AND teach our kids to do the same! This episode is a reminder to believe in the greatness of humanity, be the good in the world, and fight for what things are worth fighting for!  Let’s go live with purpose, faith & hope! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to ⁠⁠⁠www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/281.⁠⁠⁠ Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover how to build a strong, compassionate, FIRM & effective discipline toolkit that works with kids of ALL ages! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/discipline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Faith, Fear and the Future: Finding Hope in Troubled Times with Brian McLaren

  Feeling anxious about the future? Discover how to show up with love, courage & hope in troubled times. In this powerful and timely episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry sit down with author, activist, and thought leader Brian McLaren to explore themes from his latest book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart. Together, they unpack what it means to stay rooted in love, compassion, and courage as we face the intersecting crises of ecological overshoot, rising authoritarianism, and societal upheaval. With deep honesty and hope, Brian shares his personal journey of evolving faith, practical strategies for nervous system regulation, and the four-part process of letting go, letting be, letting come, and setting free. You’ll be inspired as the conversation moves from naming the hard truths of our current reality to discovering how we can show up with integrity for our families, communities, and the world. Whether you’re wrestling with fear for the future, seeking ways to raise brave, compassionate kids, or wondering how faith fits into the work of healing our planet and society, this episode offers both comfort and challenge. Tune in and be reminded: we may not know what the future holds, but we can choose how we show up for it. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to ⁠⁠www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/280.⁠⁠ Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/power⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The Teen Brain Cocktail: Dopamine & Impulsivity Explained with Yshai Boussi, LPC

  If you’ve ever thought, “Who is this bigger, louder version of my sweet child?” — you’re not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, Wendy and Terry sit down with therapist and teen brain expert Yshai Boussi (author of Staying Connected with Your Teen) to break down what’s really going on inside the teenage mind. From dopamine surges to impulsivity and independence, learn why teens act the way they do — and how you can stay connected, set limits, and support them through these intense years. Whether you’re in the teen trenches or preparing for them, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to ⁠www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/279.⁠ Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/power⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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